Critics say such wind farms are white elephants, claiming that they are both unreliable and inefficient.
The turbines turn only in wind speeds of at least 10mph and produce their maximum output only when winds reach 33mph.
As a result, they are idle for a fifth of the time and, in a typical year, work at just 30 per cent of their capacity. If winds drop, coal, gas and nuclear power stations have to meet the shortfall instantly.
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I dislike these turbines. they've destroyed views of the lovely coastal area near me.
The turbines turn only in wind speeds of at least 10mph and produce their maximum output only when winds reach 33mph.
As a result, they are idle for a fifth of the time and, in a typical year, work at just 30 per cent of their capacity. If winds drop, coal, gas and nuclear power stations have to meet the shortfall instantly.
More: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...770&in_page_id=1770&expand=true#StartComments
I dislike these turbines. they've destroyed views of the lovely coastal area near me.